Sacrario di Cristo Re

Messina, Italy

Sacrario di Cristo Re overlooks Messina from a hill that once was the site of a Roman acropolis and later a Norman castle dedicated to Richard the Lionheart. The neo-baroque structure was built in 1937 as a memorial to WWI casualties. It contains the bodies of about 1,000 soldiers. Next to the church is this 130 ton bronze bell. It was cast from melted down enemy cannons and it sits on a tower from the ruins of the Roccaguelfonia fortress.

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Founded: 1937
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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Fatima Barber (10 months ago)
Super beautiful inside is stunning. A lot of history . Pray for the military that rest there in peace. The view is spectacular.
Binh Tran (11 months ago)
Must visit place . Very nice panoramic view
Milan Pejčić (2 years ago)
You can walk for 20-25min or you can take a AMT bus to get there. On top there are two coffee shops,one was working while the other was closed. The view is just breathtaking. Warm weather, little windy was today and there was some kind of festival(people were dressed up in costumes).
Raquel Millikin (2 years ago)
Wow!!! This beautifully ornate war memorial is a must see in Messina! If your lucky enough to have Marcello walk you through ( war veteran who volunteers there) and explain all the details and the meanings and symbolism it will give you chills. Gorgeous views and architecture. Worth it to go in! Enjoy!
Daniella Vásquez (2 years ago)
I do not recommend spending money on transportation or a guide. It is super easy to get there, just 15 minutes walking up-hill from the ship port. On the way you can pass though all the important places and monuments in Messina. There you will have the best view and pintures of the city. It's mandstory visit this place. Entrante to the Temple is free.
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